BOSTON — Alex Cora had an idea before his rookie season as a big league manager: to hang a picture in his clubhouse office from each Red Sox victory. Team photographer Billie Weiss eyeballed the wall behind a couch and figured there would be room for about 100. “We figured we’ll start with that and […]
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Friend surprises Lewiston super Sox fan: You’re tossing the first pitch Friday at Fenway
LEWISTON — When Dave Turcotte tosses the first pitch at Fenway Park on Friday, he will wear a custom baseball jersey with No. 34 on the back, the number of his favorite player and the number of years since he has thrown a baseball. Turcotte, 52, was an all-star pitcher at Edward Little High School […]
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Rec programs offering trip to Red Sox game
WATERFORD —Waterford Recreation Director Jasmine Merrill has announced that the Waterford, Harrison and Bridgton Sports & Recreation programs will offer a community field trip to Fenway Park in Boston to see the Red Sox play against the Tampa Bay Rays. The event is set for Sunday, April 29. The game starts at 1:05 p.m. Seating […]
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Red Sox return home looking to avoid being swept by Astros
Houston Astros’ Jose Altuve talks with teammates during a workout, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017, as the team prepares for Sunday’s Game 3 of the American League Division Series against the Boston Red Sox in Boston. BOSTON — If the Boston Red Sox are nervous about the possibility of being swept out of the playoffs for […]
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A little chocolate in the chili con carne
DEAR SUN SPOTS: Great column — ¡olé! Requesting recipe for chili con carne. Also, an address for NESN announcers Jerry Remy and Dave O’Brien at Fenway Park, and an address for the Professional Tennis Association. Thanks. — No name, Jay ANSWER: My, you have a lot of questions! You’ll need about an hour to make […]
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Trips planned by Lisbon group, recreation department
LISBON — Sunshine Hill Neighbors Seniors and Lisbon Recreation are offering several trips this year. They include: Lac-Megantic Bellavance Sugar Shack in Quebec: March 31. The motor coach will leave the MTM Center at 8 a.m. and arrive in Lac-Megantic at about 11 a.m. Participants can enjoy maple taffy on the snow, a tour of […]